Re: [RC] Riding with a Camera - TypeF \(Jackie Floyd\)
Hi Karen:
My pictures are all taken with an Olympus Stylus
400 4 megapixel weather proof model. I've sent it in and had it rebuilt once
already because I'm pretty tough on it. It goes with me every endurance ride and
that's pretty much the only time I take pictures on rides.
I do stop to take my pictures and don't have much
luck at all if I'm moving. I carry my camera in the middle pocket of my pommel
bag, sometimes wrapped and other times, just loose. It has a tendancy to open
the lense cover if you don't strap it down or pack something on top of it! Karen
Chaton was also using this camera until recently when she upgraded to a newer
Olympus. I know she keeps hers in a sock to keep it protected but
handy.
I am by no means, a professional, but I do use
professional processing software in my graphic arts/magazine business so my
photos really come out with a one-two punch. I have a little bit of an advantage
over the photos "right ouf the can" if you will.
I know that there
are a few of you that ride with your camera and take the most wonderful
pictures. I was wondering what type of camera you use and do you stop to
take the picture or do you take them "on the fly"?
I ask because a
few weeks ago I tried to take some pictures while on a training ride.
Time and time again this fall I have seen the most beautiful 12 point
buck and I wanted to try to get his picture (of course he didn't show up
the day I had the camera). I did manage to get some nice scenery
pictures, but my mare seemed to sense that my attention was not on her and she
was much spookier then usual. I was using a digital camera and couldn't
figure out the best way to carry it -- around my neck with the neck strap or
just shoved in my jacket pocket. Tried the pocket route first and missed
getting a few wildlife shots because I couldn't get the camera out quick
enough. Went to around the neck but the camera bounced around at a trot
(or spook) and there was the mental image of hanging myself on an errant tree
branch.
So what do you all
do? And do you take those wonderful pictures only on training rides or
during actual competitions as well?
